A brilliantly lustrous dioptase specimen with sharp crystals to 1.7 cm perched on an unusual greenish matrix of dolomite or calcite. This is a gorgeous piece of TOP quality level for the collector of competition-level miniatures. Erik Louw was a miner on the dioptase stope who traded extensively and accumulated one of the finest Tsumeb miniatures collections, purchased in entirety by the Sussmans in the late 1990's.

A HUGE compound crystal of intergrown dioptase crystals, measuring just over 3 cm across! Pristine and perfect all around. Erik Louw was a miner on the dioptase stope who traded extensively and accumulated one of the finest Tsumeb miniatures collections, purchased in entirety by the Sussmans in the late 1990's.

A startlingly sculptural specimen! Pristine and perfect all around. Erik Louw was a miner on the dioptase stope who traded extensively and accumulated one of the finest Tsumeb miniatures collections, purchased in entirety by the Sussmans in the late 1990's.

An exceptional example of this classic and highly desirable association, because of its pristine condition, excellent individualized dioiptase, and the quality of the sharp rhomboedhral calcite itself.

An amazing specimen in that such isolated, sharp, pristine dioptase crystals are rare as can be. This superb piece features two perfect crysatls, nicely situated on a well-trimmed calcite matrix. It is the ideal association piece for the collector who likes such a superb display of crystallography instead of the usual more jumbled appearance of dioptase specimens. Comes with custom-made lucite base.

I have admired this specimen for years, for its dramatic display qualities. It is LARGE, if you measure it out, and completely pristine ALL AROUND. It is complete 360-degrees, and is a cluster of several large calcite stalactites on which are sprinkled the brightest, greenest dioptase crystals you could ask for. The contrast and sculptural form together make it one of the most striking dioptase specimens around. Comes with custom-made lucite base

A MAJOR, 3-dimensional dioptase specimen that is completely and entirely pristine save for a few minor dings at the very bottom edge. Such specimens are almost impossible to obtain today, at any price, and this one practically glows with rich, green color